Your New Favorite Summer Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake Trifle!

Oh, how I adore this time of year when those gorgeous, fresh strawberries are absolutely everywhere! To me, there’s nothing quite like biting into a ripe, red strawberry, bursting with sweet flavor on a warm day. Now, imagine taking those juicy gems and layering them with tender cake and luscious cream – that’s when you know you’re in for an absolutely wonderful day! This Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is the perfect cool, creamy treat to beat the summer heat.

This trifle isn’t just incredibly delicious; it’s also a fantastic dessert to bring along to potlucks or serve at your next family gathering. It’s so refreshing and light that it disappears in a flash! In fact, I once brought this very trifle to our church’s Fourth of July dinner, and I kid you not, it was completely gone before I even made it to the dessert table myself. Even with a plethora of other delicious options available, my trifle dish was scraped clean!

Get ready to experience that same magic in your own home. This Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is an instant hit, and you might just find yourself needing to make two if you’re serving a crowd – trust me on that one! So go ahead, whip up this amazing dessert for your family, and see just how long it lasts. I bet it won’t be long at all!

More of our favorite Strawberry Desserts:

If you are looking for a delightful and yummy strawberry dessert, then look no further than these delicious Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes! They are melt-in-your-mouth yummy and super easy to make. They are also sure to become a family favorite!

Indulge in the irresistible aroma and flavor of these amazing Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting. Infused with frozen strawberries and a touch of Jello, these delightful treats bring a burst of fruity goodness to each moist and perfectly pink bite, crowned with a velvety cream cheese frosting.

Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are a must-make recipe for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthday parties, and even gender reveal parties for a girl. They have a really pretty pink color and a wonderful chewy texture. And, they are *Gluten-Free! 

If you are looking for a delicious homemade frosting recipe, then look no further than this mouth-watering Strawberry Buttercream Frosting recipe! It is oh so yummy and most importantly, it is easy to make!

Need even more strawberry desserts? Be sure and check out our easy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle and our yummy Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes. And, if you truly want a variety, we have a delicious collection of 100 Heavenly Strawberry Desserts you just have to try!

Ingredients Needed:

• One and a half cartons of strawberries
• One yellow cake mix baked (requires 3 eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and water)
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
• trifle dish

Whipping Up Your Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

Let’s get this amazing Strawberry Shortcake Trifle assembled! It’s super easy, and you’ll be enjoying layers of sweet goodness in no time.

• Make the Decadent Cream:

  • Grab your heavy whipping cream and pour it into your countertop mixer’s bowl. For a speedier whip, pop that mixing bowl into the freezer for a few minutes beforehand!
  • Add the confectioners’ sugar to the bowl.
  • Start beating until the mixture transforms into a luscious, thick cream. (If you’re using a hand mixer, no worries – it’ll just take a bit longer. A little trick: freeze your mixing bowl and the mixer arms before you start for a quicker whip!) This cream is truly divine and makes all the difference in your trifle!

• Prep Your Berries and Cake

  • Give your strawberries a good wash and then cut them up. Cube most of the strawberries, then slice the rest for the top of the trifle. Now, they’re ready to be layered!
  • Cut your cake: For this Trifle, I cubed my yellow cake mix into nice-sized chunks.  I do not defrost it.  Once it warms up, it adds moisture from the condensation, making the dessert even better.

• Assemble Your Trifle Layers:

  • First Layer: Place about half of your cake cubes right into the bottom of your trifle dish.
  • Second Layer: Spoon about half (or a little less) of that gorgeous cream over the cake cubes. I like to save a bit more for the top layer, but you do you!
  • Third Layer: Arrange half of your fresh, cut strawberries on top of the cream.
  • Repeat! Now, simply repeat all those layers: add the rest of the cake, then the remaining cream, and finally, pile on the rest of your strawberries on top.
  • Optional Artistic Touch: If you want to get fancy, you can save a bit of cream to spread on the very top for a solid, smooth layer. Then, artfully place a few extra strawberries for a beautiful presentation. 

And there you have it – a show-stopping Strawberry Shortcake Trifle ready to impress! What’s your favorite part about making trifles

Notes:

• I bake my cake in advance and freeze it.  This is handy to keep on hand in case an event pops up.  Then I can just take it out of the freezer, cut it into squares, and whip up a trifle in a jiffy.

Print the Recipe:

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

Yield: 8-10

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

This trifle isn't just incredibly delicious; it's also a fantastic dessert to bring along to potlucks or serve at your next family gathering. It's so refreshing and light that it disappears in a flash!

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Ingredients

• One and a half cartons of strawberries
• One yellow cake mix baked (requires 3 eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and water)
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

• Make the Decadent Cream:
• Grab your heavy whipping cream and pour it into your countertop mixer's bowl. For a speedier whip, pop that mixing bowl into the freezer for a few minutes beforehand!
• Add the confectioners' sugar to the bowl.
• Start beating until the mixture transforms into a luscious, thick cream. (If you're using a hand mixer, no worries – it'll just take a bit longer. A little trick: freeze your mixing bowl and the mixer arms before you start for a quicker whip!) This cream is truly divine and makes all the difference in your trifle!
• Prep Your Berries:
• Give your strawberries a good wash and then cut them up. They're ready to be layered!
• Assemble Your Trifle Layers:
• First Layer: Place about half of your cake cubes right into the bottom of your trifle dish.
• Second Layer: Spoon about half (or a little less) of that gorgeous cream over the cake cubes. I like to save a bit more for the top layer, but you do you!
• Third Layer: Arrange half of your fresh, cut strawberries on top of the cream.
• Repeat! Now, simply repeat all those layers: add the rest of the cake, then the remaining cream, and finally, pile on the rest of your strawberries on top.
• Optional Artistic Touch: If you want to get fancy, you can save a bit of cream to spread on the very top for a solid, smooth layer. Then, artfully place a few extra strawberries for a beautiful presentation.

And there you have it – a show-stopping Strawberry Shortcake Trifle ready to impress! What's your favorite part about making trifles

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